MamasHealth.com Home Nutrition Pages Antioxidants Bottled Water Caffeine Calcium Calories Carbohydrates Dangers of raw milk Eat healthy Eat healthy tips Eating light Eat light while out Egg facts Enriched vs fortified Essential fats Fiber Fiber sources Healthy foods Healthy holiday meals Healthy low carb diets Healthful recipes Iron Low carb diets Nutrient absorption Nutrient deficiency Nutrition & hemodialysis Nutrition for athletes Nutrition labels Nutritious shopping Probiotic foods Protein School lunch Soy coffee Supplements Supplements effective? Supplement tips Vegetarian diets Vitamins Water Links Healthful recipes Healthful meals Food distribution Zrii: The great rejuvenator Healthful fruits Must-buy organic fruits Children and hunger Email Mama	Eating Light and Healthy while Eating Out Eating light and healthy is a key component to better health. Below are some tools to help you eat light and healthy while you are dining out.   Choose entrees carefully. Choose entrees that are steamed, poached, broiled, roasted, baked or cooked in their own juice. Cut fat off red meats and remove skin from chicken. Ask for steamed vegetables. Eat small portions. Don't super-size. Order salad dressings on the side. Choose red sauces over white and stay away from thick, rich sauces. Make a special request! If you can't find something on the menu that suits you, ask the waitress if something can be prepared that suits your needs. Most restaurants will be happy to do this! Carry healthy snacks in your car or have a stash in your desk at work so you won't be tempted to order a lot of food if you go out to eat. Drink water with your food instead of soda. Water is healthier and the more you drink, the faster you become full. Eat slowly. Eating slowly will allow time for your brain to realize that you stomach is full. Request low-fat milk for coffee or tea instead of non dairy creamers or whole cream Avoid possible high fat foods that may be labeled as: refined, a la mode, prime, creamed, au gratin, au lait	Tell me a secret and I'll tell you mine
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